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Audrey Hepburn's Son Debunks Eating Disorder Myths
1 Oct
Summary
- Audrey Hepburn's son states she did not have eating disorders.
- Her diet included a boiled egg, toast, jam, soup, salad, and pasta.
- She enjoyed a daily dark chocolate square and an evening whisky.
Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Audrey Hepburn's eldest son, has publicly denied claims that his mother battled an eating disorder. In an intimate biography released in April 2026, Ferrer stated that Hepburn "didn't have any eating disorders whatsoever" and "could eat you under the table." He detailed her disciplined lifestyle, emphasizing consistent daily habits and careful portion control rather than fad diets to maintain her slender physique.
Hepburn's daily regimen, as described by her son, typically began with a boiled egg and toast for breakfast. Lunches consisted of soup or salad, often followed by a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Dinners were a single plate of pasta pomodoro with salad. She also enjoyed a daily square of dark chocolate and a small measure of whisky after sunset.
Ferrer also highlighted Hepburn's commitment to an "punishing pace" of morning walks and her disdain for cosmetic surgery, stating she "honored the history of every line on her face." While she did indulge in a monthly two-day detox, she avoided extreme diets. A film about the making of "Breakfast at Tiffany's," featuring Lily Collins as Hepburn, is currently in pre-production, with Sean's input.
